But firstly to what did happen last week on the greens!! Thursday saw some 20 lively lads take to the greens with the added incentive of the “COLES” vouchers to be won; it wasn’t surprising to see 4 keenly contested Rinks go round. Once again a Big thank you to Matthew & his Team from the local “COLES” supermarket for sponsoring our little outing and the lucky winners of the very popular said vouchers were Noel Delboux, Des Lincoln & David McNair, The silent Assassin has been in good form the last couple of weeks, nearly as good as “Oceanex”, and hopefully both will continue in the same vein over the summer months. Second spot on the podium went to Dale McCafferty & Danny Carnevale, with the other winning pair’s team of Sticker Martin & Bob Davis garnering third spot. Sunday’s chook run saw some 14 players go round with the day’s best being Colleen Heatrick & Bill Wilkie.

Just a reminder that Nominations for the upcoming Zone Championships have been called for and the Forms for all the Pairs & Singles events are posted on the notice board. Also a nomination sheet for next year’s pennants has been posted and it is hoped that intending players “PLONK” their names down before Christmas to assist the club in organizing any possible trial matches.

As this is my last column for 2018, on behalf of the Board of Management of the Narromine Bowling Club, may that Chubby Chap in the Red Suit delivers all your Christmas wishes.

Busy week of bowls with a game of mixed pairs taken out by Barbs and Leanne over Bondy and Rachael. Final to be played Thursday evening, should be worth watching. Ladies had their Christmas party on Wednesday with a good attendance, and a lot of laughter and fun. Lady Santa made an appearance much to the delight of all handing out chocolates. 

Winners of the bowls were Rhonda, Adele, and Cheryl. Big thank you to Lady president Maureen and helpers in making these nights a success. Thursday ham run won by BYO and Mojo Friday saw 38 bowlers grace the greens playing for hams once again winners being Coff, Josh and Mark. Sunday mixed mufti playing for hams taken out by BYO and RJ. Don't forget presentation on Saturday night. That's all this year and we at the club wish a Merry Christmas to all and a happy and safe new year. 

Unfortunately the rain came on the wrong day with Tuesday’s Business House competition having to be called off. This will mean that some of our older members who played in the morning will not receive any additions to their handicaps. Unfortunate.

On Saturday we had twelve starters in a Foursomes event sponsored by NGC. The winners with a 64½, (nett 70) were Scott Magill and Stephen Gillette. The runners up were Mick McKean and Chris Harding 66½.

Nearest the pins were Greg Barling on the 9th and Greg Kearines on the 10th.

On Sunday there were 11 starters in a 4B Aggregate sponsored by Phil Harding and Ian Taylor. The winners were Greg Kearines and Chris Harding with 77 points. The runners up were Jason McPherson and Tony Harding with 74 points.

Nearest the pins were Greg Kearines on the 10th and Chris Harding on the 9th. Next Saturday we have an Irish Stableford sponsored by Steve and Megan Buckley and on Sunday there is a 2 Person Ambrose sponsored by Andrew Hocroft and Michael Treseder. The Narromine golf club will sponsor a 4BBB on the Wednesday 26th December (Boxing Day). The Tuesday night business competition will not run on Xmas Day but will start again on New Year’s Day.

Wins to Jeffery and Masling

Last Saturday a great field of 28 golfers turned up for the Christmas Ham prizes with weather being pleasant for the comp and the course in good condition following recent showers of rain.

In the Ladies division some 12 ladies played and Wendy Jeffery took the major prize with a fine round of 23 points.from Bev Woods close behind on 22 points taking second place.

Once aging there was no winner of the ladies NTP which continues to jackpot and is worth winning.The NAGA  for the women went to Carol McDonald.

In the Mens event 16 men faced the starter with competition very keen for the coveted ham prizes.Winner was none other than Brian Masling with 26 points and he will face the chop from the handicapper.Incidentally he did mention changes will be made to the handicapping system which we will hear more about in the New Year.Runner up in the Mens division was Charlie Burrowes on 24 points and he defeated Ron Green on a count back.The NTP went to Vince Ferrari who narrowly defeated Chris Harding for the lowly golf ball prize.The mens NAGA prize went to Ross Fraser.

No pool competition this week as every body was off early to do their"Chrissie" shopping.

Next Saturday the girls are on the front nine,the boys on the back with the hit of at the usual time of 9.00 am.Ham prizes will be the order of the day and we are told there will be some nibbles after the game. As this is the last paper of the year the Gerries wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.The next issue of the paper will be on the January 16 so in the meantime you will have to tune  to Terry's face book page for the results.

Results from Trangie Monday, December 10

First Session

North / South Placings

East / West Placings

Second Session

North / South Placings

East / West Placings

Overall Results:

Christmas gifts arrived early for the Jeffries and Stanley families with each winning a race at Warren on Friday. Strapped by Dale Jeffries, trained at Parkes by his wife Sharon Jeffries and ridden by their daughter Tiffany Jeffries, Ligny won the 1000 metres QUBE Logistics Maiden Handicap.

From behind the leaders, Ligny ($10) attacked when turning for home and after a three horse battle won by a long neck from Alotafox (Tony Cavallo,$6) and Ready’s Best (Kath Bell-Pitomac,$17). Apprentice jockey Ashleigh Stanley then rode Leap Of Legend for her Bathurst-based mum and dad, Peter.W.Stanley (trainer) and Melissa Eassie (strapper) in the 1400 metres Landmark Benchmark 58 Handicap.  Leap Of Legend ($9) led all the way for a half length win over Prettylittlefellow (Jake Pracey-Holmes-Holmes,$4.80) with Stravali (Eleanor Webster-Hawes,$61) two and a half lengths away third.

Trained at Nyngan by Rodney Robb for loyal client Wayne Brown, Huang Zhong (Jake Pracey-Holmes-Holmes,$4.60 equal favourite) shared the lead then worked clear to beat Thursday’s Star (James Rogers,$5) and Real Rainbow (Wendy Peel,$7) in the 1200 metres Adors Party Hire Maiden Plate.

First leg of a winning double for jockey Andrew Banks was the Michael Plummer, Orange trained Prior Engagement ( $4.60 eq.fav.) which had a charmed run in fourth position before accounting for Carinda Road (Eleanor Webster-Hawes,$51) and Eyota (Ken Dunbar,$4.60 eq.fav.) in the 1600 metres Principle Focus Class 1 Handicap.                   

Dubbo Twilight meeting on Friday to be followed by Bathurst on Saturday, Wellington on Boxing Day and the Macquarie Picnics at Trangie on Saturday, December 29. The Gilgandra Cup Carnival on Tuesday January 1 and Sunday January 6 kicks off racing in 2019.